Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Nashville, TN

Dedicated and energetic individual who has spent the last five years teaching in low-income communities working towards closing the achievement gap. Specific expertise in supporting students who struggle academically and behaviorally, teaching students with significant math gaps, and creating and providing intense interventions. Has a passion working with students who struggle and supporting them on their academic journey to believing and achieving.

I am a certified and licensed K-8th grade teacher. I like working with all ages and have a passion for teaching. I enjoy watching my students learn new things and develop skills to become a life-long-learner.

...I currently attend Austin Peay State University. I am getting my bachelors degree in K-6 Education. I also have taken all of the Early Childhood Education Classes. I have helped students and children for about 8 years now. I have a very personal interest in students with disabilities (my little sister is disabled). I have worked in many childcare facilities. I have worked with the after school programmed students, and I helped them with their...

...which provided a safe place for underserved youth to go after school and during the summer months. This rewarding experience encouraged me to go back to school in order to be the director of a Boys and Girls Club. I worked as a substitute teacher for grades pre-k through 12th grade while completing my degree. After completing my Bachelor's Degree in Management and Human Relations, I was presented with an opportunity to raise student achievement...

...and connections here. My upbeat personality, years of experience working with children and strong organizational skills make me a strong tutor. Furthermore, my background in psychology and Special Education allow me to differentiate instruction, decrease anxiety, and employ positive behavior supports to ensure that the students I work with are successful in all realms of their studies. When I am not working, I enjoy taking my dog for walks, attending shows and making jewelry.

...my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help all students build confidence, which will enhance their self esteem as well as personal...

...video games, obsessed w Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars. I am "artsy": I paint, draw, dabble in photography / videography, and work professionally as a recording artist/songwriter. I am a "traveler": I've spent time in Tanzania and Uganda, lived in Vienna, Austria, and walked 1,600+ miles down the east coast from Maine > Atlanta > and back to Nashville. I've been given a lot of love and opportunities and they've granted me...

...currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. I began my career as a K-8th Music teacher in Illinois. I moved back to Nashville and taught 8th grade Math at a charter school. I have taught students from pre-k to high school. I have tutored students from elementary through college in numerous subjects such as math, Spanish, social sciences, the arts, study skills and professional career development. I have tutored one on one, classroom settings, and at-home settings....

...they solve a problem. One of my favorite quotes is, "The best teachers will show you where to look but not tell you what to see." I firmly believe that empowering students and giving them the tools to be successful on their own is the best gift they can receive. Most of my experience is in high school teaching; however, I have worked with students in early intervention, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school....

...gained from. As a "learner," I was impacted by great teachers. My family included four generations of educators. Two from those generations were my father and grandmother. Both helped me develop a "joy for learning," while they displayed a "joy for teaching." Though I struggled academically in the early grades, they modeled a 'desire to try," which resulted in the "momentum" that helped me intentionally reach learning goals. My mother and grandmother, who were not...

...primarily with English and American Literature, as well as creative and essay writing. As a former high school student, I tended to struggle with my studies. My mother kindly enrolled me with talented and dedicated tutors. I finally got the one-on-one attention I needed and my academic career improved tremendously. I will dedicate myself to improving a student’s learning the same way I was taught. I believe a friendly demeanor and patience allows for a...

...an associate professor of college English. I also work with children from ages 3 to 14 in basic math and English skills. Additionally, I have served many years on college admissions teams and managed the tutoring and writing centers on college campuses. I have also have one year's experience as a full time Special Education Teaching Assistant. Learning is an action verb and one of life's most satisfying adventures. I've dedicated my professional and personal...

...degree at James Madison University and My Master's at Bloomsburg University in Speech and Language PAthology. I am currently obtaining my Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University. throughout my graduate career, I was always tutoring classmates in areas of voice and swallowing disorders. I have been part of multiple research projects where I gained proficiency at technical writing, basic science, research design, and statistical analysis. I love making seemingly difficult concepts attainable and fun!

...and also have a literacy endorsement. I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Severe Disabilities at Vanderbilt University. Since graduation, I have been teaching and tutoring children of all ages and backgrounds in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about helping students of all ability levels. I am a firm believer in education and the power of the teacher student relationship. I believe that as a teacher my role is to presume competence in every...

...an exceptional education teacher with MNPS for the past 10+ years, I have had the opportunity to work with exceptional students in various programs within the exceptional education department, such as Resource Pull-Out Intervention, Moderate Intervention Program (MIS), and Inclusive programs at both Elementary and High School levels. I believe all students have a right to an education, where they can learn in an environment that is healthy, positive, and universal. It promotes academics as...

Hello, my name is Auburn. I love being a tutor! I have taught in public education, private education, homeschool, special education, and regular education. I have taught both academic subjects and extracurriculars. I truly feel that my varied background, personal approach to teaching, and ability to bond with my students on a personal level helps them to reach their full potential.

...fullest potential. This year, I have stepped out of the classroom in order to work with teachers, and I miss working with students on a daily basis. So, as a tutor, I am able to get back to my passion of teaching students. I believe that every student has the ability to achieve the highest levels of learning. I also believe that a solid educational foundation sets the stage for life long success. Sometimes, there...

...Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success...

...Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a...

...caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they...